5.ELAR.12.B
Compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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informational textsbrief compositionsinformationtopiccentral ideagenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (informational texts) #dok3
- convey (information about a topic clearly) #dok2
- identify (central idea in writing) #dok2
- incorporate (genre characteristics and craft in compositions) #dok3
- organize (information around a central idea) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the central idea in an informational text. #dok2
- I can organize information about a topic around a clear central idea. #dok2
- I can convey information on a topic in a brief composition. #dok2
- I can compose informational texts using a clear central idea. #dok3
- I can incorporate appropriate genre characteristics and craft in my informational writing. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Strong informational writing clearly conveys information about a topic using a central idea.
- Employing genre characteristics and writing craft is key to effective informational texts.
Essential Questions
- What makes an informational text clear and effective?
- How does a central idea help organize and focus information in writing?
- What genre characteristics and craft techniques are important in informational writing?
- How can I make sure my informational writing communicates my topic effectively?
- Why is it important to organize information around a central idea?